| Zachary Charles Breaux | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1960 |
| Origin | Port Arthur, Texas |
| Died | February 20, 1997 |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Jazz guitar |
| Years active | 1969–1997 |
| Labels | NYC Records Zebra Records |
Zachary Charles Breaux (b. 26 June 1960 Port Arthur, Texas - 20 February 1997 Miami Beach, Florida)[1] was an American jazz guitarist, influenced by George Benson and Wes Montgomery[2] and best remembered for his soul-jazz work. He played with many notable jazz musicians during his career, including Roy Ayers, Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, Lonnie Liston Smith, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Donald Byrd.[1][2]
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Zachary Breaux was born on June 26, 1960 in Port Arthur, Texas. He began playing at the age of 9 and after graduating from Lincoln High School, he studied music composition at University of North Texas College of Music[1] where he had been a member of the One O'Clock Lab Band. In 1984, he moved to New York, where he spent 6 years in the band of vibist Roy Ayers.[1] He was signed to Zebra Records in 1996,[2] but died on February 20, 1997 at the age of 36 while on holiday in Miami Beach. He was trying to save the life of another swimmer, Eugenie Poleyeff (1930–1997), 66 of Brooklyn, N.Y., caught by a riptide.[3] He is survived by:
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